I had just moved to san francisco in 1995 and by 1996 i was in my honeymoon period with the kora. He popularized the casamance kora style better known in senegal than gambia, which includes extensive improvisations with powerful strumming, and a more polyrhythmic and percussive technique. Jali yankuba is the son of mumadu konte, and grandson of alhaji bai konte. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Alhaji bai konte biography, albums, streaming links. Smithsonian folkways recordings is the nonprofit record label of the smithsonian institution, the national museum of the united states. Download the free app and access your bookmarks, notes, and reading plans from anywhere.
Alhaji bai konte is an african music master able to fit a traditional instrument and sensibility into a contemporary framework. He gets a sweet sound from the harp, and the flowing chords, shifting rhythmic. The career of the composer, performer, producer, artist and instrument builder has taken in some of the most significant advances in contemporary culture. This 1977 album differs from modern kora albums, which often focus on instrumental music rather than the more ritualistic jali griot aspect. Jah crippa ft saykola jatta alhaji bai konte klangwuerfel gambia african. See more ideas about west africa, african and africa. His wife, nafi kouyate, appears in the final scene, praying. His son dembo konte went on to tour the world along with kausu kuyateh, who married into. He has also played and recorded with malamini jobarteh. Nov 15, 2008 over nigerians fill out forms to voluntarily return from usa amidst coronavirus consulgeneral of nigeria in china, anozie cyril confronts chinese officials for targeting nigerians in china watch at least 1,000 boko haram terrorists killed by chadian soldiers in lake chad lockdown. Smithsonian reissues return to the roots of world music kcrw. Alhaji bai konte, dembo konte, and jali bakary konteh three generations of gambian griots musicians, historians, storytellers from west. Recorded and produced in nigeria by ace producer, young d. Alhaji bai konte dembo konte ma lamini jobate at rough trade.
Bai konte was responsible for some of the classic kora repertoire still played today, and one of the. Jato, traditional, by jali yankuba conteh, grandson of alhaji bai. Konte plays the kora, a 21stringed harp, with such rhythmic virtuosity and wideranging ability that he negates questions of language and adaptability. Kora melodies from the republic of the gambia, west africa by. Enjoy hundreds of versions, including audio, all on your mobile device. Chief obi who recently signed to oceanwide entertainment kicks off 2018 with a video for his new single, alhaji. Obey restriction orders, celebrate in moderation niger police warn residents covid19 phobia. Ive been reading lurking for a while, thanks for all the excellent posts. Jobarteh is the grandson of alhaji bai konte and son of amadou bansang jobarteh.
Sparkling brown eyes joe val and the new england bluegrass boys 24. Alhaji bai konte gambian griot kora duets on popmarket. Alhaji bai konte was the first griot to introduce the kora widely throughout north america, where he toured major folk, jazz and blues festivals. I was already hip to the greats like amadu bansang jobarte, toumani diabate, tata dindin and alhaji bai konte. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as. Father of dembo konte and sherrifo konteh, who continue to live in brikama. Obey restriction orders, celebrate in moderation niger police warn residents covid. Since then, james, born and raised in the united states, has continued on his quest to know more, learn more, and experience more. His father burama konte composed the anthem of the 19th century. It was from that piece that the anthems of sheriff sidi hydara and nyansu mbasse originated. Alhaji bai konte s legandary artistry was well documented by the press for making even some of the worlds most the most brutal dictators and hearless tyrants weep like children. Konte lives in brikama, in an area of the gambia noted for its musical traditions and is the son of alhaji bai konte, also a noted kora player and singer in his own right.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Heartstrings by daniel berkman, released 18 january 20 1. His 14cut disc features everything from a 58second fragment. Who do you love george thorogood and the destroyers. The short amazon clips below do not begin to do it justice because they are too short to cover his astonishing transitions. Alhaji bai konte was a regular on radio gambia and radio senegals joint program called chossani senegambia the history of senegambia in the 1970s. In the broadest definition, griot is culture in the sense that through the collecting and disseminating of stories, genealogies, histories, songs, and rituals, a griot or ijaelii creates a shared community, a shared culture. Delaney is already on there if you need any more delaney suggestions, my favorites are dhalgren long and experimental but worth it. Alhaji bai konte kora melodies from the republic of the.
Alhaji bai konte kora melodies from the republic of the gambia, west africa 1973 rounder records first foray into african music came with this record, released in 1973 to coincide with bai konte s concert tour, thought to be the premier solo kora performances in north america. Alhaji bai kontes legandary artistry was well documented by the press for making even some of the worlds most the most brutal dictators and hearless tyrants weep like children. Bai konte was a jali, or praise singer, and master kora musician. Buy alhaji bai konte gambian griot kora duets lp at. Yankuba is a gambian mandinka kora virtuoso, traditional griot. Alhaji bai konte dembo konte ma lamini jobate rough trade. Retrouvez linstant vinyl dedie au disque kora melodies from the republic of the gambia, west africa du gambien alhaji bai konte, sur. When he was just four years old, james musical radar picked up the sounds of alhaji bai konte, a gambian singer and kora player. Software download and registration west african kora music. Kora melodies from the republic of the gambia, west africa. The visuals for alhaji was shot and directed in the u. Feb 11, 2020 gambian griot kora duets showcases kora music as oral history and storytelling, its traditional province, featuring the artists alhaji bai konte, dembo konte, and ma lamini jobate.
The godless void and other stories blue colored vinyl, indie exclusive against me reinventing axl rose. He and other prominent griots such as jali nyama suso and alhaji abdoulaye samba on xalam used to play live music during the show. Alhaji bai konte kora melodies from the republic of the gambia. In 1973 he became the first kora player to tour the u. Didnt notice muddy books until now, nice im glad to see that samuel r. Jan 29, 2020 alhaji bai konte gambian griot kora duets. Alice in chains dirt 180 gram vinyl, reissue art blakey buhainas delight. S by loud films production the multitalented entertainer plans to roll out several works this year in order to share a lot more of his music with lovers of afrobeats. It is through the utilisation of inommoi, a bantu term which denotes the power of words to cause change, that a griot achieves this. Tens of millions of people are using the bible app to make gods word a part of their daily lives. As much as i love music, the lyrics of some songs make me shirty. Jul 11, 20 alhaji bai konte kora melodies from the republic of the gambia, west africa 1973 rounder records first foray into african music came with this record, released in 1973 to coincide with bai konte s concert tour, thought to be the premier solo kora performances in north america. Alhaji bai kontes son, dembo konte, accompanies in the performance, and various family members and friends make cameo appearances. Over nigerians fill out forms to voluntarily return from usa amidst coronavirus consulgeneral of nigeria in china, anozie cyril confronts chinese officials for targeting nigerians in china watch at least 1,000 boko haram terrorists killed by chadian soldiers in lake chad lockdown.
Listen to your favorite songs from kora melodies from the republic of the gambia, west africa by alhaji bai konte now. By coronavirus disease covid19 get the latest live updates about the coronavirus pandemic. He played the 21string kora and is believed to have been the first kora player to perform and tour in the united states as a soloist, playing at the 1973 newport jazz festival. Lalo keba drame 19261974 artiste korafola chanteur senegambien. Rootsworld a magazine and radio program of world music. Alhaji bai konte dembo konte ma lamini jobate rough. His 14cut disc features everything from a 58second fragment, tuning kora, to a spectacular sixplusminute. Creative music foundation, nina courant, laura simms, lillian oppenheimer, alhaji bai konte, pauline oliveros, ken ulansey, nana korantemaa ayeboafo, tommy hayes lottie, dorothy flannigan, sandy howze, terry gonzalez, hal taussig, brightflame, mariji gimbutas, bernard woma, angeles arrien, zoe, and all the friends who have cheered me on my way. Gambian griot kora duets showcases kora music as oral history and storytelling, its traditional province, featuring the artists alhaji bai konte, dembo konte, and ma lamini jobate. Clear all filters most relevant newest released oldest released newest listed alphabetical a z alphabetical z a new results loaded. Ycee releases fresh visuals for his banging single omo alhaji directed by director q. Kora melodies from the republic of the gambia, west africa country. Lullaby heartstrings was recorded in the spring of 1997.
Feb 24, 2018 mp4 video download for chief obi alhaji. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. We are dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound. Feb 16, 2012 alhaji bai konte s son, dembo konte, accompanies in the performance, and various family members and friends make cameo appearances. From brikama in the gambia often known as the kora capital of africa, he was the first kora soloist to play in the usa in 1973, and many of the earliest recordings and photos in early books about the west african music tradition feature alhaji bai. Jah crippa ft saykola jatta alhaji bai konte klangwuerfel gambia african africa afrobeat world. Despite belonging to a lineage of lauded jaliya or griots who helped spread recognition of the kora beyond west africa including his grandfather, alhaji bai konte, jobarteh only began to focus on the kora after relocating to denmark, having initially studied the calabash in the gambia. Provided to youtube by mrc barra lamine konte bande originale du. His father burama konte composed the anthem of the 19th century senegambian hero mansumaneh yundum. Alhaji bai konte biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Baibo 2003 bb03 download the free bible app download. Bai konte is a virtuoso performer on the kora, the 21stringed african harp.
1245 1440 960 1085 1040 69 1386 535 1445 788 760 626 1357 691 33 597 1269 1485 1218 598 589 1369 257 552 548 1225 365 1010 647 563 1116 575 131 83 60 364 1331 940 381 587 883 791 714 862 645 544 618 506